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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Khaan moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Paniikki goes down! Can Khaan finish him!?#ROC#
Paniikki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Khaan postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Paniikki's head off the mat! Paniikki is out! He's out! Khaan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chinggis Khaan!
Chinggis Khaan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 4142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 6517 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes into the arena with N'sync - Bye Bye Bye blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paniikki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Costa on his heels. He'll look to pass Costa's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Costa
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Costa is keeping the position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Costa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paniikki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (2) Costa
Paniikki is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Paniikki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paniikki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to control the position but Paniikki postures up.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Costa defends it well.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki preventing the sweep.
Paniikki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (4) Costa
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Costa defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (7) Costa
Costa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (4) vs (9) Costa
Costa forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (4) vs (12) Costa
Costa keeps control of the position as Paniikki tries to break free.
Costa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Costa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Paniikki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paniikki wants to escape the position.
Costa trying to control momentarily.
Costa is looking for the choke from the back position but Paniikki is controlling his hands well.
Costa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paniikki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Costa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paniikki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paniikki for a finish.
Costa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Paniikki! Can he survive? No! He's out! Costa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Costa! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 4117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 21839 p4p, 339 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki shoots in and gets a takedown into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki passes Birchack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birchack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (5) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birchack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (5) vs (4) Birchack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.
Birchack is looking for the choke from the back position but Paniikki is controlling his hands well.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Birchack seems to be looking for submissions.
Birchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paniikki is just riding it out for now. Birchack eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paniikki defends it well.
Paniikki gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Birchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paniikki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paniikki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paniikki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (9) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack tries to roll over but Paniikki keeps him under control.
Birchack is looking to get back to full guard here but Paniikki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniikki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (12) vs (6) Birchack
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura but Paniikki is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Paniikki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniikki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
Birchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki gets full guard.
Paniikki looking for a triangle here. Birchack is fighting it but it looks tight! Paniikki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Birchack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Paniikki! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 3925 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 8374 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki's entrance music is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. A fine choice. Bamalog has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Pelle Paniikki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paniikki goes for a double leg but Bamalog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bamalog continues to drive forward.
Bamalog wants to counter the offense by Paniikki and move into the clinch position.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bamalog sprawls well. Bamalog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Bamalog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamalog drives through and clinches with Paniikki against the cage.
Bamalog jumps guard.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bamalog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (0) vs (2) Bamalog
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Bamalog pushes his legs off easily.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bamalog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Bamalog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamalog works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (0) vs (5) Bamalog
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Bamalog isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamalog controlling his opponent.
It looks like Bamalog might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paniikki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bamalog moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (0) vs (8) Bamalog
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog biding his time, controlling Paniikki.
Bamalog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paniikki tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog wants to control but Paniikki is keeping busy.
Bamalog controls the action.
Paniikki is in bad spot here.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Paniikki is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog looking to break Paniikki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paniikki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamalog will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bamalog has the hooks in. Paniikki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Paniikki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bamalog.
Paniikki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bamalog gets his way!
Paniikki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Paniikki turns into Bamalog and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (8) Bamalog
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog managing to control the position.
Bamalog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bamalog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (10) Bamalog
Bamalog is pressing down on Paniikki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paniikki is holding on for now.
Paniikki wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (13) Bamalog
Paniikki working to try and regain half guard.
Bamalog moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (16) Bamalog
Paniikki is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Paniikki right now.
Paniikki turns into Bamalog and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (16) Bamalog
Paniikki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (7) vs (16) Bamalog
Bamalog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bamalog keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bamalog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily.
Bamalog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bamalog.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (10) vs (16) Bamalog
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Bamalog is defending well.
Paniikki tries to move to mount but Bamalog blocks the move with his legs.
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Bamalog is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (10) vs (18) Bamalog
Bamalog trying to control the pace.
Bamalog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (10) vs (21) Bamalog
Bamalog content just to control the position here.
Bamalog wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to reverse the position but Bamalog maintains control.
Paniikki stops Bamalog from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bamalog controlling from the full mount.
Paniikki is working to get back to half guard.
Bamalog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bamalog.
Bamalog prevents Paniikki from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (12) vs (21) Bamalog
Bamalog is pulling down on Paniikki's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniikki, at least for the moment.
Bamalog looking to control.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bamalog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bamalog holds on and takes a little breather.
Paniikki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki preventing the sweep.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamalog is keeping the position for now.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Bamalog slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (12) vs (23) Bamalog
Paniikki being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bamalog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bamalog escapes and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (26) Bamalog
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
Bamalog controls the position from side control.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep.
Bamalog happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bamalog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paniikki is trying to get back to full guard.
Bamalog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paniikki! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (29) Bamalog
Bamalog controlling from mount.
Bamalog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
Bamalog controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Bamalog works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (32) Bamalog
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamalog controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bamalog wins on points by 32 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Teke Bamalog gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank my manager for his amazing gameplan tonight.'. |
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Event:
LAW011: Bonjour
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darrow defends it nicely.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Brodie Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Jab from Darrow.
Nice cross by Darrow.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paniikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Darrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Darrow clinches with his opponent.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Paniikki is rocked!#T1#
Paniikki fails to pull guard.
Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Paniikki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Darrow is unloading with more strikes now! Paniikki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brodie Darrow!
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Event:
Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knorr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paniikki defends it nicely.
And Paniikki tries to counter it with a takedown but Knorr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Knorr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Paniikki is defending well. Knorr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Paniikki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Knorr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Paniikki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armis on his heels. He'll look to pass Armis's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Armis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Armis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paniikki's guard.
Armis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paniikki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Armis wants to work for an arm triangle but Paniikki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Armis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armis trying to control from half guard but Paniikki is working away. #T2#
Armis is looking to stall here but Paniikki recovers full guard.
Paniikki looking for a sweep. Not yet Paniikki, not yet. #SUB#
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Armis trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Armis prevents Paniikki from improving his position.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armis stands up over Paniikki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis passes Paniikki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Armis mounts him!
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armis unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Armis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Paniikki is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Paniikki flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Armis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Paniikki and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Armis slips an arm under Paniikki chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Armis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Armis is squeezing on Paniikki like an anaconda would it's prey. Paniikki fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Armis!
Eli Armis is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eli Armis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Knorr tries to sprawl but Paniikki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paniikki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knorr!
Knorr working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Paniikki goes for an armbar but Knorr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knorr.
Knorr wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Knorr advances position into side control!#T1#
Paniikki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paniikki works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Knorr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paniikki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knorr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knorr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knorr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Knorr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knorr defends it easily.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knorr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knorr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knorr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass. #SUB#
Knorr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Knorr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matheus Knorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Paniikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knorr gets full guard.#SUB#
Knorr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knorr keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Paniikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paniikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knorr's guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knorr defends it well. #SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily.
Knorr moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Knorr's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniikki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well.
Knorr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Knorr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knorr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Knorr with the active half guard here but Paniikki passes nicely into side control.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knorr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knorr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knorr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paniikki defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Paniikki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knorr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paniikki has managed to get both his arms back between Knorr's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Paniikki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knorr.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Knorr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paniikki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paniikki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knorr defends it well.#TD#
Knorr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paniikki on his heels. He'll look to pass Paniikki's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.#SUB2#
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pelle Paniikki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass.
Knorr passes Paniikki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knorr advances position into side control!
Knorr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Knorr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paniikki is surviving well by controlling Knorr's body position as best he can.
Knorr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Knorr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paniikki has worked his arm free - good work by Paniikki!
Paniikki tries to buck Knorr off but Knorr is having none of it.
Paniikki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paniikki works his way into full mount!
Knorr gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki is pressing down on Knorr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knorr is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Knorr moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Knorr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Knorr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knorr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knorr is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Knorr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paniikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paniikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matheus Knorr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##TD2#
Paniikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knorr stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
Paniikki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Knorr is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knorr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knorr shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Knorr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Paniikki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Knorr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
Pelle Paniikki is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Paniikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Paniikki seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Paniikki is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniikki prevents Garcia from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Paniikki seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Garcia has recovered full guard.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Paniikki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Paniikki trying to work for an americana but Garcia has managed to regain full guard.
Paniikki won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Paniikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paniikki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Paniikki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
As Paniikki looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Paniikki just gets out of the way.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniikki backs up against the ropes.
#CUT#
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.#T1#
Garcia leaves Paniikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paniikki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Paniikki will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Paniikki is rocked!
Paniikki with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Paniikki has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Garcia!
After the big win, Tony Garcia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Pelle Paniikki. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kissell's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kissell (0) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kissell is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Kissell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniikki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniikki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (4) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paniikki is defending well though. Kissell let's go of the attempt for now.
Kissell tries to get the hooks in deep but Paniikki pushed the leg off.
Paniikki is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.
Kissell working for a choke but Paniikki is defending well.
Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Kissell is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Paniikki right now.
Paniikki is keeping busy.
Kissell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kissell is persistently looking for the submission but Paniikki is defending it well.
Paniikki is really stuck here.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Kissell mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (7) vs (2) Paniikki
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a guillotine from mount but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki prevents Kissell from taking his back.
Paniikki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Kissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell uses his free foot to push down on Paniikki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paniikki. Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (10) vs (2) Paniikki
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is really struggling to control Paniikki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.
Kissell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paniikki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paniikki and Kissell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kissell controlling from side mount.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kissell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kissell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (12) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki working to try and regain half guard.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kissell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (15) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kissell controlling from mount.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Kissell isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki is squirming around, avoiding Kissell's attempts to control the action.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paniikki gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kissell trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is in trouble now - Kissell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (18) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Kissell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kissell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paniikki has worked his arm free - good work by Paniikki!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Paniikki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kissell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (18) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki controlling well, preventing Kissell from escaping the position.
Kissell defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (20) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kissell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kissell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kissell stays in close to Paniikki's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Paniikki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell pushes down on Paniikki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kissell wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
Kissell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniikki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kissell.
Kissell is working for a kimura but Paniikki is defending it quite comfortably.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Paniikki is defending the position.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
Paniikki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kissell is looking to pass Paniikki's guard but actually Paniikki recovers to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kissell has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kissell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (23) vs (6) Paniikki
Kissell advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (25) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Kissell controlling the pace for now.
Kissell is looking to work his way around to Paniikki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paniikki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kissell has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell has control of Paniikki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paniikki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but Paniikki doesn't allow it.
Paniikki is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (28) vs (6) Paniikki
And that's the end of the fight!
Kissell takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Lyman Kissell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and William Dewey. Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dewey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dewey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Dewey holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniikki drops back down to his feet.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Dewey holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniikki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dewey wants to take the fight to the mat but Paniikki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dewey wants the takedown. Paniikki is fighting it off but Dewey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paniikki's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (0) vs (2) Dewey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dewey has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Dewey from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has his foot on Dewey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dewey works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Dewey defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewey trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dewey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but instead Dewey has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Dewey is controlling well.
Dewey is keen to just control but Paniikki is a slippery customer.
Paniikki gets back to full guard.
Dewey controlling from the top position.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dewey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dewey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paniikki has an active guard here but Dewey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Dewey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paniikki won't allow Dewey to pass to mount.
Paniikki is staying active underneath Dewey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dewey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dewey has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Dewey looking to sit in guard and control but Paniikki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Dewey
Dewey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dewey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paniikki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (4) Dewey
Paniikki looking for subs off his back but Dewey has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dewey seems to be looking for submissions.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki won't allow Dewey to pass to mount.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dewey pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki won't allow Dewey to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dewey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dewey works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (7) Dewey
Paniikki stops Dewey from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewey wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
Dewey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paniikki defends it well.
Paniikki is refusing to be controlled, as Dewey sits in half guard.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Dewey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dewey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dewey wants to take a breather but Paniikki is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dewey jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (10) Dewey
Paniikki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dewey is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (2) vs (12) Dewey
Paniikki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paniikki is trying to get back to full guard.
Dewey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (15) Dewey
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Dewey isn't that keen on the idea.
Dewey wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dewey tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
Paniikki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewey wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
Dewey controlling the position easily from mount.
Dewey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
Dewey wants to take Paniikki's back but he can't do it this time.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dewey tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (18) Dewey
Will Dewey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paniikki is trying to break free.
Dewey doesn't have the hooks in and Paniikki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (18) Dewey
Dewey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (20) Dewey
Paniikki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dewey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (20) Dewey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dewey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dewey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey wins on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and Money Cash. Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Pelle Paniikki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Money Cash!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paniikki as he jumps to the side.
Cash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paniikki to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Cash
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paniikki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paniikki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paniikki has passed into half guard!
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cash sees it coming and defends easily.
Cash trying to control but Paniikki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to pass to mount but Cash is defending the position.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cash is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Cash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Cash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Cash manages to get to full guard.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cash looking for a guillotine here but Paniikki defends easily.
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cash manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Cash's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (5) vs (0) Cash
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cash is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
Cash sneaks back into half guard.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Cash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to roll over but Paniikki keeps him under control.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cash is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cash defends it well.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Cash is defending well.
Paniikki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cash sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cash wants to control but Paniikki is keeping busy.
Paniikki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (8) vs (0) Cash
Paniikki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paniikki avoids the attempt from Cash to control.
Cash working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to secure an arm triangle but Cash defends it well.
Paniikki moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (11) vs (0) Cash
Cash can't escape the position.
Cash is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paniikki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Paniikki is persistently looking for the submission but Cash is defending it well.
Paniikki has the hooks in. Cash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paniikki.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cash fending off the submission attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cash is defending well but eventually Paniikki manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cash has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pelle Paniikki! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jet Li and Pelle Paniikki. Paniikki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jet Li! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paniikki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Li (0) vs (4) Paniikki
Li struggling a bit here.
Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paniikki working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to bench press Paniikki off him but Paniikki keeps the position.
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paniikki is thwarting Li's attempts to control the position.
Li is controlling Paniikki's trapped leg to prevent Paniikki from advancing to side control.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Paniikki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paniikki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (2) vs (4) Paniikki
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li passes Paniikki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paniikki moves into full guard.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paniikki's guard.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki is staying active underneath Li, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position.
Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Li moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Li (5) vs (4) Paniikki
Li is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paniikki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Li is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paniikki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li prevents Paniikki from improving his position.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Li is taking a breather. Paniikki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Li continues to stall.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li wants to pass to mount but Paniikki is defending the position.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paniikki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Li (8) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling the pace for now.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paniikki is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Li trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Li content just to control the position here.
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Li trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling his opponent.
Li wants to take his opponent's back but Paniikki doesn't allow it.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Li (11) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki turns into Li and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (11) vs (6) Paniikki
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Paniikki is proving a slippery customer.
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li pulls Paniikki in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki trying to move into half guard but instead Li has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (13) vs (6) Paniikki
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li is pushing down on Paniikki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paniikki is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki gets full guard.
Paniikki wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Paniikki looks winded!
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li stands and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Li (16) vs (6) Paniikki
Li takes a little break here. Paniikki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to improve position but can't.
Li tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Li trying to control the position but Paniikki is working away.
Paniikki looks to move to half guard but instead Li has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Li (18) vs (6) Paniikki
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Li content just to control the position here.
Li trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Li is really struggling to control Paniikki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Li wants to take his opponent's back but Paniikki doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
Li tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li takes the fight on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Paniikki shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paniikki manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Ramos clinches.
Paniikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but Ramos turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Henrique Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Ramos.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Paniikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos lands a body punch.
Paniikki looks winded!
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paniikki backwards. #ROC#
Paniikki is rocked!
Paniikki fails to pull guard.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos lands a shot to the body.
Paniikki seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Paniikki to his knees! Ramos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
Henrique Ramos retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Henrique Ramos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Paniikki fails with the takedown.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Cantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cantor is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Cantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki goes for a double leg but Cantor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cantor continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cantor swivels and escapes.
Paniikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Cantor throws out a counter right but Paniikki avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Cantor scores with a nice head shot.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cantor.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantor tries to land a leg kick but Paniikki saw it coming and moves away.
Cantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paniikki shoots in for a double leg but Cantor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roger Cantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniikki shoots in but Cantor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Cantor tenderised Paniikki's leg. Paniikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paniikki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cantor.
#TD#
Paniikki drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Cantor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Cantor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantor can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cantor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantor.
Cantor keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass. #SUB#
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cantor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard. #REVB#
Cantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Cantor tries to stand but Paniikki is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cantor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Cantor defends easily.
#SUB#
Cantor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paniikki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cantor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paniikki pulls down on the head and he's put Cantor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pelle Paniikki!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eli Armis and Pelle Paniikki. Armis's entrance music is Mortal Kombat Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Pelle Paniikki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eli Armis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Armis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Armis (2) vs (0) Paniikki
Armis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paniikki wants to get back to full guard.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paniikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.
Armis preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Armis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paniikki's guard.
Armis is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paniikki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armis is looking to advance position but Paniikki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Armis (2) vs (4) Paniikki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to hold on but Paniikki postures up.
Armis is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Armis is now in Paniikki's guard. A big mistake from Paniikki there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (4) vs (4) Paniikki
Armis stands and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (7) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki tries to improve position but can't.
Armis works to advance to full mount. Paniikki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Armis (9) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Armis (12) vs (4) Paniikki
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki turns into Armis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (12) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis wants to sweep but no luck.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Armis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (14) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Armis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Paniikki defends it.
Armis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (17) vs (6) Paniikki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Armis isn't that keen on the idea.
Armis looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Paniikki is controlling an arm, preventing Armis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
Armis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Armis (20) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis looking for the RNC.
Paniikki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Armis is trying to stick to Paniikki's back but Paniikki is turning into Armis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paniikki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (20) vs (8) Paniikki
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniikki trying to move into half guard but instead Armis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (22) vs (8) Paniikki
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armis has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Armis manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (25) vs (8) Paniikki
Armis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paniikki, who protects the arm well.
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paniikki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Armis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Paniikki's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Paniikki is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eli Armis!
An out of breath Eli Armis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and Ove Sundberg. Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paniikki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sundberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paniikki is in Sundberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Sundberg
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundberg is keeping the position for now.
Paniikki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sundberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Sundberg
Sundberg content to control rather than advance.
Paniikki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg controlling the action here.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (5) Sundberg
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (8) Sundberg
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paniikki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sundberg controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sundberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Sundberg trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paniikki being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniikki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundberg is aware though and is defending well.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sundberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (11) Sundberg
Sundberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paniikki's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paniikki prevents Sundberg from moving into mount.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sundberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (14) Sundberg
Sundberg controlling from mount.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (17) Sundberg
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg controlling the position well here. Paniikki rolled but Sundberg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Paniikki rolls, trying to escape but Sundberg keeps control of the position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Sundberg keeps control of the position easily here as Paniikki tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sundberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paniikki tries to escape but Sundberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Paniikki right now.
Paniikki tries to break free.
Sundberg is trying to stick to Paniikki's back but Paniikki is turning into Sundberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sundberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paniikki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (17) Sundberg
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Sundberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (19) Sundberg
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Sundberg defends easily.
Sundberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (22) Sundberg
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling from side mount.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is not content to let Sundberg control the position.
Paniikki is being controlled here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki manages to get back to half guard.
Sundberg controlling the pace.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Sundberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (25) Sundberg
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg gets to mount! Paniikki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (4) vs (27) Sundberg
Sundberg mounts Paniikki! Really nice guard pass there!
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (27) Sundberg
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is continuing to stall.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sundberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (29) Sundberg
Sundberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paniikki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sundberg defends it easily.
Sundberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Binse slaps away a takedown attempt from Paniikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paniikki misses with a takedown
and Binse counters with a left to the body.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Binse counters with a stiff right hand.
Christopher Binse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Nice takedown defense from Binse. No joy for Paniikki on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Binse as Paniikki shoots in.
Binse stuffs the takedown.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Binse counters with a body kick that stops Paniikki in his tracks momentarily.
Binse throws a body kick that misses.
Paniikki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Binse instigates a clinch.
Binse lands with a right to the head.
Binse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binse lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binse lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Binse walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Binse defends it nicely.#CL#
Binse has Paniikki up against the cage in a clinch.
Binse lands a shoulder strike.
Binse pushes Paniikki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but Binse has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Paniikki successfully pulls guard.
Binse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Binse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Binse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Binse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Binse throwing strikes but missing.
Binse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Binse sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Binse passes into side control.
Paniikki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Binse tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Binse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse advances to mount. #T3#
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Binse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binse has Paniikki pulled in close to control his posture.
Binse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binse is pulling down on Paniikki's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniikki, at least for the moment.#T4#
Binse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paniikki is one step ahead there.
Binse keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse has Paniikki pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Binse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Binse has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Binse manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Binse's waist but Binse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Binse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paniikki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Binse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christopher Binse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Binse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Binse tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Binse to the ground. Binse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Binse but Binse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Binse counters with a head kick. That will keep Paniikki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Binse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paniikki throws out the jab.
Paniikki shoots and misses #CL#
and Binse moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.#T1#
Binse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Binse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Binse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paniikki backwards.
Binse scores with a shot to the side of Paniikki's head. #ROC#
Paniikki is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Binse.
Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Binse finish him?
Binse cracks Paniikki with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Binse.
Binse scores with a shoulder strike.
Binse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Paniikki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Binse is unloading with more strikes now! Paniikki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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